"The decision making process to identify an automotive safety defect is critical not only to safety but in order to avoid other serious business risks."
Executive-level consulting for automotive manufacturers, component suppliers, and transportation stakeholders navigating NHTSA regulations and safety compliance.
"The decision making process to identify an automotive safety defect is critical not only to safety but in order to avoid other serious business risks."
The automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges — from autonomous vehicles to global supply chain complexity. Without expert guidance, investments become guesswork and risk becomes immeasurable.
A complete system of consulting, advising, and auditing so you can measure and improve your compliance posture.
Expert guidance to identify automotive safety defects and navigate critical decision-making processes. We help you avoid serious business risks while ensuring public safety.
Continuous improvement for your safety policy and procedures. From autonomous vehicle challenges to current safety defect identification and compliance culture — we are your guiding rod.
No other company has the experience to protect its clients from regulatory risk. We audit and re-engineer your safety processes to withstand increasing NHTSA scrutiny.
Frank S. Borris II is an innovative, solutions-oriented leader with a proven track record of leading change in the automotive and safety industry. Bringing to bear a combination of technical and interpersonal skills, Frank has leveraged his talents for many years to manage complex programs, lead diverse teams, and develop collaborative partnerships between the federal government and industry.
Frank began his automotive career with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 1997 as a safety defects engineer. He quickly advanced to become the senior safety defects investigator and served as the special assistant to the office director.
In June 2009, he was appointed as director of the $3 billion Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program — a rare instance of a federal program coming in on time and under budget.
Former Director of NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation with hands-on experience leading high-profile safety cases including GM ignition switch and Takata airbags.
Successfully led NHTSA's investigatory and enforcement efforts on hundreds of recalls annually. Directed the CARS program processing $2.85B under budget.
Since 2015, NHTSA has collected nearly $425M in penalties. No other company has the experience and insider knowledge to protect clients from this escalating risk.
In January 2011, Frank assumed the role of Director of ODI, managing a staff of more than 50 employees dedicated to identifying and investigating safety defects. He successfully led NHTSA's efforts on the General Motors ignition switch, Fiat Chrysler Jeep fuel tank fires, and Takata air bag inflators cases.
In March 2016, Frank was asked by the Office of the Secretary of Transportation to provide executive leadership in oversight of the Washington Metro system (WMATA), developing a new oversight framework for 30+ transit authorities.
In October 2016, Frank left the federal government to pursue his vision of operating a consulting practice to provide leadership and valuable advice to the automotive and safety industry.
We serve vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers, dealers, and other automotive industry stakeholders who need expert guidance on NHTSA regulations, safety defect identification, compliance, and process improvement.
Our founder, Frank Borris II, spent nearly 20 years at NHTSA, including serving as Director of the Office of Defects Investigation. This unmatched insider experience means we understand both the regulatory framework and the practical realities of automotive safety compliance at the highest level.
We provide comprehensive consulting services including safety defect identification, process auditing, compliance policy development, safety culture assessments, and re-engineering of internal processes to withstand increasing NHTSA scrutiny. Since 2015, NHTSA has collected nearly $425M in penalties — we help you avoid being next.
Yes. The fast approach of autonomous vehicles will bring new challenges to safety for which the industry must prepare. We advise manufacturers and technology companies on emerging safety frameworks, regulatory expectations, and proactive compliance strategies for next-generation vehicle technologies.
A process audit is a comprehensive review of your internal safety defect identification and compliance procedures. Given that NHTSA scrutiny is intensifying — with nearly $425M in penalties since 2015 — a proactive audit helps identify gaps before they become costly violations. We re-engineer processes to meet the highest standards.
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Schedule a confidential consultation with Frank Borris to discuss your automotive safety and compliance challenges.